Brief Summary
This video presents four unique non-alcoholic cocktail recipes perfect for Dry January or anyone looking for delicious booze-free options. It includes recipes for "The Placebo," a tropical painkiller alternative, "A Little Time Off," a fizzy lemonade with herbal notes, "Passion at the Disco," a sweet and bitter passion fruit drink, and "The Cherry Zip," a layered drink with a spicy kick. The video concludes with an announcement about the launch of new merchandise featuring the channel's Bitter Bear logo.
- Four non-alcoholic cocktail recipes are provided.
- Each recipe includes detailed instructions and ingredient lists.
- The video announces the launch of new merchandise.
The Placebo
The Placebo is a non-alcoholic take on the Painkiller cocktail. To make it, combine 2 oz of cream of coconut (homemade or Coco Lopez), 2 oz of orange juice, 6 oz of pineapple juice, 3/4 oz of fresh lime juice, and a pinch of ground cinnamon in a shaking tin. Add a cup of crushed ice and blend until smooth. Pour into a pineapple-shaped glass and garnish with pineapple fronds, grated nutmeg, and an umbrella. The presenter highlights the importance of fresh pineapple juice and recommends the cold-pressed version from Trader Joe's.
A Little Time Off
"A Little Time Off" is described as a fancy, fizzy lemonade with herbal and spicy notes. First, create a thyme-infused simple syrup by dissolving 3/4 cup of white sugar in 1/2 cup of water over low heat, then add 20g of fresh thyme sprigs and simmer for 10 minutes. After cooling, remove the thyme and strain the syrup. For the cocktail, combine 1 oz of the thyme syrup with 1 oz of fresh lemon juice in a shaking tin with ice. Shake briefly to incorporate, then pour into a Collins glass filled with ice and top with ginger beer. Garnish with a lemon wheel and thyme sprigs.
Passion at the Disco
"Passion at the Disco" features passion fruit flavors. In a shaking tin, mix 1 oz of fresh lime juice with 1 oz of passion fruit syrup (homemade or store-bought). Add ice and shake. Pour the mixture into a small, chilled julep glass and top with 2 oz of tonic water. Garnish with a mint leaf. The drink offers a balance of sweet, sour, and bitter flavors, enhanced by serving it in a chilled glass.
The Cherry Zip
The Cherry Zip is a layered mocktail with a spicy kick. In a shaking tin, combine 1 oz of tart cherry juice (such as Montmorency), 1 oz of orgeat (almond syrup), 1 oz of black tea, 1/2 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (adjusting for potency). Add ice and shake well. Fill a glass halfway with crushed ice, pour the cocktail over the ice, and add more crushed ice to fill. Garnish with a sprig of mint. The drink offers a complex flavor profile with tart cherry, almond, black tea, and a spicy finish.
Merchandise Announcement
The channel is launching new merchandise featuring the Bitter Bear logo. The collection includes a fitted hoodie sweatshirt with an embroidered logo, a hat, and a beanie with the phrase "To the bar" and the Bitter Bear. A link to purchase the merchandise will be provided in the video description.
